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George Fugate vs. Mahon--O. S. 177; N. S. 63--Bill, 1808
... John Montgomery deposes in Russell County, 1810.
In 1771 he moved out to this country in company with his father, Alexander Montgomery, his mother, Martha, and his brother, Alexander, and others.
The same fall Robert Trimble, Benj. Logan and some others stayed at his father's house.
William Carr is supposed to be a near relation to Genl. Joseph Martin.
Deponent's brother, Alexander, is a gunsmith who is 2-1/2 years older than deponent.
Deponent is now 46.
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McKenney vs. Preston--O. S. 308; N. S. 110--
John Montgomery of Russel County, aged 47 years, deposes, 11th March, 1811, in 1778 Andrew Cowan and Thos. Osborn went down to improve a piece of land on a creek they called Black Water at the Flat Lick, and on their return they came by Kooser's (Hoovers) cabin.
Black Water is a north Branch of Clynch.
John and Titus Benton were killed by the Indians 34 or 35 years ago.
March, 1811, Alexander Montgomery, aged 49 years, deposes.